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Thriving Vines

MESSINA HOF CHAMPIONS WINE EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND TOURISM WORDS BY ASHLEY BROWN I PHOTOS BY MESSINA HOF Messina Hof, one of Texas’ largest wine producers,

From Passion to Pepitas

CHEF NELIA CRUZ DEBUTS HER OWN CONCEPT WORDS BY NATHAN MATTISE Nelia Cruz by Eugenio De Santiago Whether or not she realized it, Nelia Cruz

Almond, Orange & Cranberry Cookies

Recipe and photos by Pauline Stevens 2 T. cranberries1 orange, zest only, no white pith1⁄2 c. powdered sugar8 oz. unsalted butter, diced,room temperature1⁄2 t. cornstarch2

NOTABLE EDIBLES

WORDS BY AVA MOTES HISSY FIT SERVES SOUTHERN COMFORT CLASSICS AT THE ARBORETUM Have a hankering for biscuits and cocktails? Hissy Fit has you covered.

Sowing Solutions

HOW THREE URBAN FARMS IN TEXAS ARE GROWING, AND GIVING, FOOD WORDS BY AVA MOTES As the holiday season draws near, the spirit of giving

Warm Wassail

Recipe and photos by Pauline Stevens Serves 4 4 c. apple cider1/3 c. fresh orange juice4 orange slices4 apple slices1⁄2 c. fresh cranberries6-10 cloves2 cinnamon

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Toasting Texas Wines

SUPPORT LOCAL GROWERS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WORDS BY STACEY INGRAM KALEH Photo by Messina Hof As we gather around holiday tables, diving into delicious meals

Pumpkin Empanadas

Recipe and photos by Pauline Stevens Serves 4 1 12 oz. can of pumpkin puree2 c. dark brown sugar1 T. orange zest1 T. butter1 t.

Embrace the Season

FALL FESTIVALS FOR FAMILIES AND FOODIES WORDS BY ASHLEY BROWN As autumn approaches and temperatures cool (hopefully), the spirit of celebration comes alive in the